why doesn't it back up on its own.I have to turn it off then back on for it to back up.
40167
The device is not in itself a data backup mechanism. If you're having problems getting the device to power on, it's likely related to the backup software you're using, your computer, or the drive you're docking.
40168
I am uncertain...I purchased it solely for the hardware features such as ease of swapping hard-drives and the manual power switch. I did not investigate if software exists to perform an automatic power mode toggle and backup.
40169
my unit works perfectly. check on your system settings as may be a setting to power off this device when not in use to save power and un-tick this option, thats if it exists.Network cards do have this option and i am not sure if this device has it, but check it out.
40170
If you are used to TimeMachine, which comes free with the Mac OS, then you cannot expect the automation Apple build into the backup process. You have to configure and operate backups manually on this drive. It is somewhat slow. Even though the connection is USB 3.
1209280
I've never had a problem with it. I would check the setup instructions. Maybe it can be reset.
682297
Well, now that you mention it, that's why mine keeps turning around on its own! Afraid I can't help you.
2203295
We just had a similar incident with one of ours. we just let it run itself down till there was NO battery life left. I almost threw it out because I thought it was broken! I decided to charge it one more time to see if I could get it to work and it had reset itself and came on and worked properly. just let it go till it is dead dead dead and then try recharging it and see if that works
1546749
I select when I wand a back-up, There is not a on the fly setting. There is one for every few minust though. John
823700
It's been quite awhile since I installed my timer and I don't remember now what number it was----but I know that it did take a back up battery. Are you sure your's does not? I've never seen one that didn't? But I suppose that it's possible that the newer models might use a system that won't dump your settings when the power goes off. I haven't researched your model number so I can't say one way or the other for certain.
2043841
Not sure, I haven't had that issue. I installed mine so that it only comes on when in reverse. You may possibly have some kind of issue with your connections.
796587
This is not normal. Are you sure that you are moving down to the selection that says "POWER OFF". If you don't it takes about 5-10 minutes to turn itself off.
530402
Did you check the battery? Try recharging the battery first, then starting it up again.
2281070
I have the same problem. Overall I am not impressed. Ill keep it though for a back up. Buy a product called Genius, they are awesome.
1932716
Have you tried resetting the system by holding both the Input and Standby/On buttons for three seconds until the indicators light. After you do that, it should turn itself off. If that doesn't work, I would return it for a replacement.
842600
It doesn't automatically shut off & if you turn it off, it resets itself to zero.
2171715
I don't know why, but mine does the same thing. It connects back up immediately though.
931700
It should turn itself after a short time of idleness. You might try some rechargeable batteries also.
1497330
Everything seems to be fine with mine,no problems at all. You might try unplugging it for a minute and then plug it back up,see if anything resets.
1146265
Mine did that as well, I just kept turning it off and off and moving the settings a few times. It works fine now.
1786860
This happened to me once, too. It'll come back. I unplugged mine for a while, then tried again (like, the next day) and it was fine. It still occasionally gets stuck in limbo, but it usually only takes a few minutes without power, then plugging it back in.Also, I've noticed it does this less often if I take out the Bluetooth thingy in back. There's a little cover you can remove on the back with a little USB Bluetooth receiver in it. It's tricky to get your fingers in there, but once I pulled this out, my unit started working more reliably.